Disclaimer: HetaOni, like Hetalia, does not belong to me.


It's my fault they're dead. Every single one of them. When I told America the rumors of a haunted mansion, I thought it would be a fun adventure. Why didn't I realize how stupid this plan was? That monster killed them all right before my eyes while they tried to protect me. If I didn't need to be protected like an idiot, maybe they could have escaped. I've got to try harder next time. I'd rather die than watch my friends be murdered in front of me again...

=^w^=

They're all alive... for now. But I can't get their last words out of my head!

"I'm sorry. It looks like this is the end for me."

"Sorry. This is where I fall."

"Come now, Italy, don't cry; just go. If you stay here, that monster is going to show up again."

Why should they be sorry when it's my fault?

"Anyone who... disobeys... will run... ten laps..."

"Look... if you don't ...hurry up... he'll keep adding even more."

"I'll run, but I'll run away! And you'll have to chase me!" I cry aloud.

Germany stares at me. "Italy... what are you talking about?"

Oops.

"Um, nothing, Hol- I mean Germany!"

Who is Holy Roman Empire? I can't remember anymore... Am I losing my mind? No... I can't lose it yet. I've got to protect them like they protected me.

=^w^=

"We got the key!" America cheers. "Let's get out now!"

I approach America. "Please promise me... that no matter what happens, you won't stop until everyone is out," I beg.

He nods at me, "Of course! I'm a hero, so I need to help save everyone!"

"Now RUN!"

Fortunately they heed my warning, because soon the monster is after us. Why is the door so far away?...

"Everyone, out!"

"But-"

"Just do it!"

After getting all of the other countries to safety, America turns away from the door.

"Get out!" I shout. I'll be the last to get away or die trying.

"Not before I help you!" he replies.

Surprising both of us, I shove him with enough force to push him out the door. Oh no! It's caught me now. I slam the door shut. Even though I have lost my chance to escape, I can do this to protect my friends. I owe it to them. Suddenly, I feel my cheek burn. I raise my hand to touch it and it comes away covered in red liquid. My heart skips a beat. My side explodes with pain and I collapse.

"nOw yOU DiE..."

I...remember... Holy Roman Empire... did you come... for me? I missed you... so much...! I... I'm coming...

A/N: Please excuse its failure (It only took me a couple of hours to write). If it was hard to understand, the first part is in an earlier time loop than the rest, and Steve attacked Italy when he turned his back on it. I might just delete this...